W Bengal keen to increase small scale, cottage industries
Updated: Jan 30, 2015 12:41:54pm
Kolkata, Jan 30 (KNN) West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has said that in addition to their efforts to draw large investments to the upcountry areas of the state, steps are being taken to increase small scale, textile and cottage industries.
Speaking at the inauguration of the third edition of Asansol Industry and Trade Fair on Thursday, the CM spoke of their plans to set up MSME facilitation centres in Durgapur and Burdwan.
MSME facilitation centres offer application facilitation services and supports entrepreneurs through various processes. “This will create tremendous employment opportunity for the local youth,” she said according to media reports.
She also said that a core committee comprising of representatives from industry, business and government will be formed in Asansol to support trade and commerce in the area.
According to Banerjee, investment proposals worth more than Rs.74,000 crore in steel, fertilizers, ceramic tiles, aerotropolis, petrochemicals and coal mines are in the offing for the region and areas of Birbhum.
In addition, a Unique Clearance Centre will be set up in Burdwan to facilitate speedy conversion of land for industrial purposes, media reports said.
Emphasising the government’s commitment to the MSME sector, she pointed out that the state currently has 152 MSME clusters.
Organised by the Asansol Chamber of Commerce, the event will continue until February-6.
About 300 stalls from sectors such as automobiles, machinery, consumer durables, furniture, garments, real estate, solar power, electrical and electronics, kitchen appliance, hospitality, education healthcare are being represented at the fair.
The event has provided a unique platform to enhance marketing capabilities and competitiveness, showcase brands and competencies, interact with potential buyers and promote brands and products to tentative buyers. (KNN/ES)
Speaking at the inauguration of the third edition of Asansol Industry and Trade Fair on Thursday, the CM spoke of their plans to set up MSME facilitation centres in Durgapur and Burdwan.
MSME facilitation centres offer application facilitation services and supports entrepreneurs through various processes. “This will create tremendous employment opportunity for the local youth,” she said according to media reports.
She also said that a core committee comprising of representatives from industry, business and government will be formed in Asansol to support trade and commerce in the area.
According to Banerjee, investment proposals worth more than Rs.74,000 crore in steel, fertilizers, ceramic tiles, aerotropolis, petrochemicals and coal mines are in the offing for the region and areas of Birbhum.
In addition, a Unique Clearance Centre will be set up in Burdwan to facilitate speedy conversion of land for industrial purposes, media reports said.
Emphasising the government’s commitment to the MSME sector, she pointed out that the state currently has 152 MSME clusters.
Organised by the Asansol Chamber of Commerce, the event will continue until February-6.
About 300 stalls from sectors such as automobiles, machinery, consumer durables, furniture, garments, real estate, solar power, electrical and electronics, kitchen appliance, hospitality, education healthcare are being represented at the fair.
The event has provided a unique platform to enhance marketing capabilities and competitiveness, showcase brands and competencies, interact with potential buyers and promote brands and products to tentative buyers. (KNN/ES)
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